Write-In Nomination Period in Monterey County Opens on Monday, September 9 for the November 5, 2024, General Election

SALINAS, CA – The nomination period to qualify as a write-in candidate for offices going to election in November, runs Monday, September 9, 2024 through Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

To qualify, candidates must meet the requirements of office and file write-in candidate nomination forms. Nomination forms must be filed at the Monterey County Elections Office located at 1441 Schilling Place – North Building, Salinas, CA 93901. There are no filing fees or candidate statements, and the write-in candidate’s name will not appear on the ballot. Write-in candidates for city contests will file at the office of the applicable City Clerk.

To schedule your appointment:

Call: (831) 796-1499, or

Email: CandidateServices@countyofmonterey.gov

For more information visit CountyofMonterey.gov/Elections or call (831) 796-1499.

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